Are there wild elk lurking in southwest Austin? - KUT & KUTX Studios - Podcasts

Summary

Darren Smith swore the dark, antlered figure he saw in the early morning hours was an elk. No one believed him.

This story was originally part of KUT’s ATXplained Live on Oct. 29, 2025. Tickets for our next show on May 21 are available here.

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